Tampa, FL|News|
‘High Speed Factor’ In Fatal Tampa Crash: Police
Two drivers were traveling at high speeds when a wreck occurred, killing a 21-year-old Tampa woman Friday morning, police say.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
- Land O' Lakes, FL
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Florida Editor
Email: sherri.lonon@patch.com
Born in Rochester, N.Y.
Sherri Lonon moved to Land O' Lakes via Amsterdam, N.Y., when she was 12. Lonon attended Pine View Middle and Land O' Lakes High before going on to receive her degree in history from the University of South Florida.
Always an avid writer, she began her career in journalism in 1990, writing mostly about local communities such as Land O' Lakes, Lutz, Carrollwood, Town 'N Country and Plant City. She also served as the community relations coordinator for the Hillsborough County Water Department. She is married and has two daughters.
When she's not working, she enjoys reading, watching a good horror movie and hanging out with her family and friends.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Suspect Identified In Sarasota Burglary
Sarasota Police are asking for help finding a man accused of breaking into a home and burglarizing it while is occupants slept.
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Tampa, FL|News|
MOSI Aims To Break Cardboard Sculpture World Record
The folks at MOSI are hoping their cardboard sculpture will be big enough to break a Guinness World Record, but they need help.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Life Sentence For Convicted Sarasota Murderer
A 35-year-old Sarasota man has been sentenced to life in prison in the January 2016 murder of William Shipp.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Woman Found Boyfriend Dead On St. Pete Porch: Cops
An injured woman’s call to police after the discovery of her boyfriend’s body has prompted a suspicious death investigation.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Florida’s U.S. Presidential Scholars Named
A total of 161 students from across the country received the prestigious award, including five from Florida.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
1 Hospitalized After Bradenton Fire
An early Friday morning fire in Bradenton sent one person to the hospital and caused an estimated $67,000 in damage.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
2nd Suspect In Holiday Shooting Sought By Deputies
Deputies say they’ve identified a second suspect in a May 3 shooting in Holiday. The man is considered armed and dangerous.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Rough Waters, Mild Temps: Tampa Bay’s Weekend Weather
A front that arrived in the Tampa Bay area Thursday is setting the region up for a mild weekend. Rough waters remain a concern.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Most Drunk Drivers Think They’re OK Behind The Wheel: Survey
Just in time for the Cinco de Mayo weekend, a survey sheds light on folks who think they’re sober enough to drive.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
2 Injured When Tree Falls On Grandmother’s Car
A portion of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue closed Friday morning after a tree fell on a passing car.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Suspicious Death Under Investigation In St. Pete
St. Petersburg Police say the body of a man was found inside a 34th Avenue North home Thursday evening.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Worst Drinking Water, Pulse Memorial, Stolen Guns
DUI Wolf Pack, $56 million in cocaine, Doug Martin scuffed up in crash and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Bucs’ Doug Martin Suffers Minor Injuries In Crash
Tampa Police say Doug Martin’s BMW was smashed into during a Thursday afternoon crash.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Teen Reported Missing, Endangered
Manatee County deputies need help finding a teen who has been reported missing in Bradenton.
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Brandon, FL|News|
2 Arrested In Lithia Gun Store Burglary
Two Ruskin men face 46 counts of grand theft firearm in connection with an April burglary at Lithia’s Ace Hardware.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Arrest Made In Attack ATM Customer
A man already in jail stands accused in a May 1 attack on a woman at a Tampa Amscot’s ATM.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
DUI Wolf Pack To Prowl Pinellas County
Law enforcement officers across Pinellas County are teaming up to take impaired motorists off the roads this weekend.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Drug Crackdown: 13 Arrested In Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Springs Police have announced 13 arrests related to an undercover investigation into narcotics sales in the city.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Florida Drinking Water 2nd Worst In Country: Study
A study released by the Natural Resources Defense Council rated Florida’s drinking water the second worst in the country.
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